Set the standard
Clarify the opportunity, material rules, eligibility, intended support, and responsibilities.
Grassroots Chess is being built to support fair local opportunities—and show how that support is used.
Fair chances. Clear rules. Built with integrity.
Grassroots Chess is a Philippines-first community initiative for players, families, organizers, and supporters who believe credible opportunities should be backed by clear criteria and a public record.
FOR THE COMMUNITY
Three paths. One accountable standard.
Each audience reaches the initiative with a different question. The website answers each path without placing sponsors ahead of players.
01Players & FamiliesUnderstand future opportunities, eligibility, rules, and how support will be documented.02Organizers & ClubsSee the intended partnership process, standards, and route for an initial conversation.03Sponsors & SupportersUnderstand how support is intended to be recorded, reported, and kept separate from competitive influence.
THE WHEEL
Support → report → transparency.
Document delivery
Preserve useful records of what was promised, what was delivered, and what changed.
Publish the record
Issue an appropriate public report after a real supported opportunity exists.
THE CORE TRUST ASSET
The Grassroots Chess Promise
Grassroots Chess is built around a clear public commitment to fair play and access through practical, documented action. The Promise explains the standard the community should use to hold the initiative accountable.
Read the Promise01Players Before Personalities
04Support the Community Can Follow
08Proof Before Praise
FOUNDER ACCOUNTABILITY
A real person must stand behind the commitment.
Jon Pastorizo, Founder
Grassroots Chess is a community initiative founded and personally operated by Jon Pastorizo. It is being built to support fair local chess opportunities and show how that support is used.
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